The mac mini will handle running windows, as long as you don't run several virtual machines at once, you should be fine. On Nov 6, 2010, at 7:25 AM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote:
> What about if you run Windows? > On Nov 6, 2010, at 5:54 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> James, >> >> There is a significant difference between the Mini and iMac in terms of >> available options for the processor. The selection of the processor will be >> based on the need. If you do a lot of audio editing, you will want more >> horsepower or if you run a number of VMs. If you do a lot of video editing, >> then you would of course want a lot more horsepower. However, if you >> primarily surf the web, e-mail, watch some videos, listen to music, books, >> etc., you are correct that you do not need as much horsepower. >> >> Scott >> >> On Nov 6, 2010, at 12:53 AM, James Malone wrote: >> >>> I would personally say a Mac Mini. I Don't really see much difference >>> between the Mac Mini's processor and the iMac. >>> Another thing to note is that for most things, a mac is not really that >>> processor intensive at all. I recently bought a macbook pro, but it was the >>> 2.4 instead of the 2.6. My sister has the 2.6, and I've noticed really no >>> difference. The fact that apple create both the hardware and softwear also >>> helps a bunch. >>> Hth, >>> James. >>> On 06/11/2010, at 1:24 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: >>> >>>> Why do you have two of them? I could see having a desktop, and a lap top, >>>> but two Minis surprise me. Do you have 1 hooked up to your TV? >>>> On Nov 5, 2010, at 6:40 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: >>>> >>>>> You would pay quite a bit more for the imac, I would say go for the mini, >>>>> I have 2 of them here, and unless you're doing something that requires >>>>> the top of the line latest and greatest hardware, the mini should easily >>>>> suffice. >>>>> On Nov 5, 2010, at 8:53 AM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi: >>>>>> I do have the monitor, speakers, etc; however the iMac has more HD >>>>>> space. Hmm. >>>>>> On Nov 5, 2010, at 4:43 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> If you have a monitor, go for the Mini unless you have a real need for >>>>>>> the fastest processor possible and need a lot of drive space on the >>>>>>> machine. The iMac offers more options in terms of processing power and >>>>>>> hard drive space. Of course you do get the monitor included. My advice >>>>>>> is this: >>>>>>> 1. Determine what you need. In other words, what are you going to use >>>>>>> the machine for and plan this out over at least three years as a >>>>>>> minimum. UNless your one of those folks who upgrade frequently, you >>>>>>> want to get a machine that will grow with you and I tend to keep >>>>>>> machines forever, but if I consider upgrading, it usually is on a three >>>>>>> to five year cycle depending on what my family needs. :) Yeah, I'm >>>>>>> really nice, I give them the well tested machines. :) >>>>>>> 2. Price out more than one option. For example, if you are leaning >>>>>>> toward a MIni, but you want more drive space and ram, do the math and >>>>>>> see if it would make more sense to go with an iMac versus a Mini. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Of course others will have different opinions, but hope this helps. >>>>>>> On Nov 5, 2010, at 3:32 AM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> All: >>>>>>>> I''ll eventually replace my old PC desktop when ever it decides to >>>>>>>> die. I'm trying to decide between a Mac mini VS an iMac. 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